Weekend Personal Assistant/Carer

Ref: ES863

Location: Bexhill-on-Sea

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Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

Shifts Available: Saturday evening: Around 6pm-7pm Sunday morning: 9am-10am Sunday evening: Around 6pm-7pm Shopping support: Midweek and weekend afternoons (flexible)

Hourly pay rate:

£12.21

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Weekend Personal Assistant/Carer – Join My Team!

About Me:
I’m a Disabled woman in my mid-40s looking for friendly and reliable PA/Carers to join my small team. I live independently in my own home and need a extra support at the weekends, plus some help with tasks like assistance to go shopping during the week.

Shifts Available:

Saturday evening: Around 6pm-7pm
Sunday morning: 9am-10am
Sunday evening: Around 6pm-7pm
Shopping support: Midweek and weekend afternoons (flexible)

There may also be additional shifts available to cover holidays and sick leave.

What You'll Be Doing:

Helping with personal care (dressing/undressing, etc.)
Household tasks such as light cleaning and organising
Accompanying me on food shopping trips medical appointments and social activities
Supporting me to live independently and enjoy life!

What I'm Looking For:

Someone honest, friendly, and reliable.
Comfortable following instructions and working as part of a team.
Physically able to assist with light mobility tasks.
A full, clean UK driving licence (if driving me to appointments).
Willing to follow infection prevention measures (I have a compromised immune system).

What You Get in Return:

£12.21 per hour
Flexible working hours
Paid annual leave
Pension scheme
Casual dress – no uniform required
Travel expenses covered when accompanying me on outings
Off road parking

Important: This is a female-only role due to personal care requirements (in line with Part 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010).

Location: Bexhill, East Sussex
Work Type: In person

Duties include:

Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Other relevant duties as required
Shopping
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

Candidate qualities:

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Honest and cheerful
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Must be able to appreciate the need for infection control, as I have a weakened immune system. This will mean potentially extra hand-washing or if unwell wearing a facemask and gloves, which the employer will provide.
I don’t mind smokers applying, so long as they don’t smoke near me. No smoking on work premises. Breaks will be given if on longer shifts assisting me outside the house, and I’m quite happy to be flexible about this.

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9